Afghan-Pakistani border point reopens after 3-day closure

PESHAWAR, Pakistan – Pakistan and Afghanistan have reopened a major border crossing that was closed for three days over Pakistan's construction of a fence near the disputed frontier.

A Pakistani army statement says the two sides agreed to reopen the Torkham crossing after a meeting between Afghan Ambassador Omer Zakhilwal and Pakistan's military chief, Gen. Raheel Sharif. The crossing was reopened Friday evening.